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Backup ESXi Host Configuration: 4 Different Methods

October 11, 2024
Virtualization offers several advantages for backup and recovery operations, which are the backbone of data protection, operational continui...

How to Migrate VMware VMs to Nutanix

October 3, 2024
Nutanix is a hyper-converged virtualization platform for running virtual machines. It can be used as an additional infrastructure or an alte...

Migrate VMs from VMWare ESXi to Proxmox VE

September 6, 2024
VM migration from VMware to Proxmox can be necessary whether an organization is diversifying its infrastructure or completely moving its pro...

Backing Up Using HPE Storage Snapshots

September 6, 2024
Snapshots are usually used to create image-based VM backups. Storage snapshots are an alternative to the usual VM snapshots used, and they h...

Comprehensive Guide to Installing VIB Files on ESXi

September 6, 2024
ESXi is usually provided with the default configuration that includes a set of standard drivers and software tools for a specific version. T...

How to use USB devices with a VMware vSphere virtual machine

September 5, 2024
The main function of a hypervisor is to emulate the devices used by virtual machines at the software level. Devices, such as virtual control...

Differences Between VM Snapshots and Backups

September 3, 2024
Backups and snapshots are two popular technologies that enterprises use to mitigate data loss and minimize disruptions. In fact, backups and...

VMware Workstation Pro vs VMware Workstation Player: A Complete Comparison Guide

August 21, 2024
As a virtualization market leader, VMware offers products for a wide range of users. Its enterprise-grade line includes VMware vSphere produ...

How to Install VMware Tools on Linux, Windows, MacOS, FreeBSD and Solaris

August 21, 2024
If you have ever deployed a VMware VM on VMware ESXi, VMware Workstation, VMware Player, or VMware Fusion, you’ve probably noticed that afte...

VMware Backup Guide: Methods and Best Practices

April 2, 2024
Backup remains the best approach to data protection for physical and virtual machines, even in the face of new threats to data integrity and...

How to Protect Backups from Ransomware with NAKIVO’s Malware Scan

March 26, 2024
Backups have become a primary target for ransomware. Hackers want to ensure that companies pay the ransom by not allowing them to recover th...

How to Clone Virtual Machines on ESXi Hosts: 5 Methods

March 13, 2024
Virtualization allows for more efficient workflows and resource utilization thanks to features like VM templates or VM cloning, which allows...

How to Configure VMware Log Location on ESXi

March 1, 2024
VMware ESXi is a hypervisor that similarly, to other operating systems and software products, writes log files. We have covered the most use...

VMware Log Analysis for Troubleshooting

February 19, 2024
VMware server software products provide log files that record data about events of each software component with timestamps. VMware logs can...

How to Set Up VMware ESXi Lab – A Complete Guide

February 15, 2024
VMware is one of the best virtualization platforms in the world, popular among IT specialists for its ability to provide high-speed operatio...

LockBit Ransomware: What You Need to Know to Protect Against It

February 8, 2024
LockBit continues to be a top threat for organizations in the very diverse ransomware landscape. In the first half of 2023, there were more...

6 Ways to Move a VMware VM from One EXSi Host to Another

February 6, 2024
When you have more than one ESXi host in your environment, you may need to migrate virtual machines from one host to another. The reason can...

Installing TrueNAS to Create an iSCSI Target

February 6, 2024
TrueNAS is a software solution that allows you to transform a computer into a NAS (network-attached storage) server. There are two editions:...

What Is Cloud Backup and How Does It Work?

January 24, 2024
Cloud backup is a popular method for copying and storing an organization’s data on an offsite server. Organizations continue to rely on clou...

How to Fix VMware vCenter Installation Issues

January 24, 2024
Installing vCenter Server is essential for any VMware virtual environment with multiple ESXi hosts for centralized management. A VMware home...